The worst episodes of The Simple Life

Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.

  1. 01

    S03E16 · May 12, 2005

    Dentistry5.0

    The girls last stop is Tennessee, where they fall into the hands of an overly-chipper motivational speaker and beauty queen coach. So this diva convinces Paris to enter the local pageant. Meanwhile, their last internship is at a dentist's office where Paris and Nicole must drill.

  2. 02

    S01E04 · December 16, 2003

    The One About The Rumors a.k.a. Fair Fun6.0

    To get the town to know them better Paris and Nicole (with the help of the mayor) become co-chairman of the annual town festival--obviously things do not go well. Plus, Paris gets her dog certified over at the town hall, making sure the dog is healthy.

  3. 03

    S02E08 · July 28, 2004

    Brand New Look6.0

    The girls bring their own spice to Spicewood, Texas, where they repay their biker couple hosts by helping their 14-year-old son with his homework. Maybe they'll do better when they get jobs at Lonny's Beauty Salon. Or maybe not. Woops - why does that nice woman look like a hooker? You can guess who gave her a makeover!

  4. 04

    S01E07 · January 14, 2004

    Good-bye and Good Luck a.k.a. Goin' Home7.0

    In the finale, the girls are prodded to pack their pricey bags after Nicole's barroom hissy finally gets Janet's goat. Not that they've been model citizens anyway. Having insulted locals and avoided labor since day one, it's a safe bet that few folks will be missing Misses Richie and Hilton once they're gone.

  5. 05

    S04E05 · July 9, 2006

    The Bowden Family7.0

    Paris and Nicole throw suprise commitment ceremonies for unwed lesbian mothers.

  6. 06

    S04E06 · July 16, 2006

    The Murrie Family7.0

    Paris and Nichole are challenged by caring for a five year old and a baby.

  7. 07

    S04E09 · August 6, 2006

    The Burton Family7.0

    Paris and Nicole visit an artistic family. New-age values are put to the test.

  8. 08

    S05E05 · June 24, 2007

    Flirting with Disaster7.0

    A couples therapy camp begins and the girls get a visit from Paris's mom, Kathy Hilton. Paris and Nicoles romance skills get put to the test and Paris and Hunter's relationship takes a major turn.

  9. 09

    S01E08 · January 14, 2004

    The Simple Life Reunion8.0

    Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reunite with the Ledding family. They talk about season one in front of a live studio audience and promote season two.

  10. 10

    S02E06 · July 14, 2004

    Dancing Sheep8.0

    In Texas, the two terrors steal away with the sons of a hippie family for a little tanning-salon action that ends up coloring the kids' opinions of their new houseguests.

  11. 11

    S02E09 · August 4, 2004

    Deputized8.0

    Paris and Nicole continue on their cross-country journey to their next stop in Texas, the Click Ranch. The girls give the father, Bob, some tips on how to be more romantic with his wife. Meanwhile, they get jobs at the local sheriff's station, where their wild antics lead their boss to give them the right to remain silent.

  12. 12

    S02E10 · August 4, 2004

    Back in the Saddle8.0

    Before finally heading home to Beverly Hills, Paris and Nicole make their last stop at a Texas ranch, where they work on a cattle drive. But when the girls discover the herd is going to be slaughtered, they take matters into their own hands.

  13. 13

    S03E05 · February 23, 2005

    Plastic Surgery8.0

    Paris and Nicole go and work with a plastic surgeon. Obviously, chaos reigns more ways than one. Also, Meanwhile, the girls hit it off with their new host family and leave quite a lasting impression on the mom.

  14. 14

    S03E08 · March 16, 2005

    Zoo8.0

    When Paris and Nicole intern at a Baltimore zoo, the girls discover they both have true animal instincts. Meanwhile, the girls plan a romantic date for their new host parents in an effort to rekindle their flame after 20 years of marriage on the ""Zoo""

  15. 15

    S03E09 · March 23, 2005

    Culinary8.0

    When the girls intern at the Gourmet Bakery, they stir up a whole lot of trouble making desserts. Also Paris cooks dinner for the family she is staying with.

  16. 16

    S03E14 · April 28, 2005

    Manufacturing8.0

    The girls intern at a manufacturing firm where their work proves dull, however they manage to have fun with their host family.

  17. 17

    S04E01 · June 4, 2006

    The Nolan Family8.0

    Paris and Nicole are preggers! Well, sorta. The girls strap on 35-pound pregnancy suits and take the place of a nine-month-pregnant stay-at-home wife. Shopping and parties are out of the question as Paris and Nicole struggle to clean house, raise a three-year-old, survive Lamaze class...and hit the strip clubs? Yep, the girls do pregnancy their own way! So, when Nicole takes Mr. Nolan to a nudie joint, Mrs. Nolan's hormones go through the roof.

  18. 18

    S04E07 · July 23, 2006

    The Contreras Family8.0

    Paris and Nicole endure a memorable camping trip with the family.

  19. 19

    S04E08 · July 30, 2006

    The Beggs Family8.0

    Paris and Nicole help out a family with a messy house.

  20. 20

    S04E10 · August 13, 2006

    The Confrontation8.0

    A couple, who have been married for 64 years, give Paris and Nicole a well deserved lesson about love, life and togetherness.

  21. 21

    S05E02 · June 3, 2007

    Big Primpin8.0

    Paris and Nicole try to help the campers of Camp Shawnee get into shape. They show the female campers how to loose weight 'their' way and the girl and boy campers go into competition on who can loose the most weight. Nicole gives Hunter tips on impressing Paris. Hunter later finds out that Paris doesn't impress easily.

  22. 22

    S05E04 · June 17, 2007

    Showstoppers8.0

    Paris and Nicole prepare the campers and their moms for the pageant. With an unexpected turn of events, the mom's are made to do the pageant and their daughters prepare them.

  23. 23

    S05E06 · July 1, 2007

    Committed8.0

    As the couples camp draws to a close Paris and Nicole help the camp couples to undergo recommitment ceremonies. Paris helps a camper with his commitment issues. Someone is playing practical jokes on the girls, but it is not who they suspected. They also must face their own issues with love.

  24. 24

    S05E08 · July 22, 2007

    Babes in the Woods8.0

    Paris and Nicole's 'survival' skills are put to the test when they become lost in the woods. Survival camp draws to a close and the campers and Myke have an interesting send off.

  25. 25

    S05E09 · July 29, 2007

    Almost Fame-less8.0

    Acting camp begins at Camp Shawnee. Paris and Hunter develop their relationship. Sally Kirkland joins Camp Shawnee and has some interesting teaching techniques and lessons to share with the campers. Nicole and Paris have a few run-in's with Sally.

Shows like The Simple Life

The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.

  1. 01Comedy·Drama·CrimeThe worst episodes of Fargo2014·FXStreaming on HuluFargo is a seasonal anthology crime drama with some dark comical elements, inspired by the film Fargo written by the Coen brothers.8.6
  2. 02ComedyThe worst episodes of The Big Bang Theory2007–2019·CBSStreaming on HBO MaxThe Big Bang Theory is a comedy about brilliant physicists, Leonard and Sheldon, who are the kind of "beautiful minds" that understand how the universe works.8.0
  3. 03Comedy·FamilyThe worst episodes of The Simpsons1989–present·FOXStreaming on Disney PlusThe Simpsons is the longest running scripted show in US television history.8.1
  4. 04Comedy·FamilyThe worst episodes of Family Guy1999–present·FOXStreaming on HuluFamily Guy follows Peter Griffin the endearingly ignorant dad, and his hilariously offbeat family of middle-class New Englanders in Quahog, RI.7.5
  5. 05ComedyThe worst episodes of South Park1997–present·Comedy CentralStreaming on Paramount Plus PremiumSouth Park is an adult comedy animation show centred around 4 children in the small town of south park.8.3
  6. 06Comedy·FamilyThe worst episodes of American Dad!2005–present·FOXStreaming on HuluIn American Dad!, Stan Smith leads the all-American family in this animated sitcom filled with wild and crazy extremes.7.5

Keep going

AlertsRenewal news, premiere dates and streaming moves. One confirmation email first — unsubscribe any time.